What to do and see in Jakarta, Java: The Best Cultural Tours

January 7, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

Chaotic, crowded, and cosmopolitan, Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is a city of contrasts. Home to millions of people from around the world, the city is a mixture of languages and cultures, poverty and wealth. The city boasts some of the best nightlife in Asia and some of the worst traffic. Every holiday, the locals escape the pollution and the crowds to enjoy relaxing diversions like Ancol Dreamland, an amusement area featuring water parks, beaches, golf courses, and a SeaWorld.
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1. Harmony and Beauty Indonesia Tour

Dwi Djoko Sulistyo
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Indonesia was a biggest Islam population in the world. We live on a peace and harmony. We called Bhineka Tunggal Ika (unity ini diversity). 5 religius and 1 believe were ini Indonesia.

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Reviewed By kevin34444

Thanks for the great trip through half of Java! Dwi will show you the most beautiful places of his home island!

2. Full Day Indonesia in Miniature Park Tour (TMII)

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Ceger, Cipayung, East Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Spend the day exploring Indonesia’s metropolitan area, visiting the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia in Miniature Park). A private tour of Taman Mini Indonesia India is a great way to discover the cultural traditions on Indonesia. The 250-acre (100-hectare) miniature park in the east Jakarta showcases full-scale models of traditional homes and monuments, such as Borobudur Temple, and provides insight into virtually all aspects of daily life throughout the provinces. Your personal guide accompanies you to the garden and park, where you will learn about avian inhabitants. Also learn all about the history and culture of not only collective Indonesia, but also about Indonesia’s individual regions. Housing various attractions like 10 gardens, authentic religious buildings of various faiths to emphasize harmony and tolerance, 14 museums, and a myriad of monuments, there is plenty to do in the park. Note: some museums in the Park are closed on Mondays.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, English speaking guide, pick up & drop off services at Major hotel/pick up point, Main entrance fee of the Park

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3. Half Day 5 Hours Jakarta City Tour

Holiday Jakarta City Tour - Day Tours
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The 5 Hours Jakarta City Tour is designed for those who had a little time but want to explore the city in quick and comfortable way. This tour package is a fully guided tour that covering most highlights of Jakarta. Our expert guide will take you to must visit place, explaining about history, local culture, and tradition in actual information. We will go above and beyond to provide you the best tour experience and of course, good photos and memories.

Inclusions: All Entrance Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, 600 ml / person, Private transportation, Chips, Cookies, and Candies

Exclusions: Guide Tipping, Personal Expenses, Lunch

Reviewed By Culture798019

Our tour guide Richie was so nice,very polite, knowledgeable, good English with great attitude.I highly recommend anyone that want to have a pleasant tour in Jakarta to get in touch with the company and ask for Richie! We had a really good time, will never forget it!

4. Half Day 4 Hours Jakarta City Tour

Holiday Jakarta City Tour - Day Tours
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The 4 Hours Jakarta City Tour is perfect for those who had a little time but want to explore the city in quick and comfortable way. This tour package is a fully guided tour that covering most tourist attractions in Jakarta. Our expert guide will take you to must visit place, explaining about history, local culture, and tradition in actual information. We will go above and beyond to provide you the best tour experience and of course, good photos and memories.

Inclusions: All Enterance Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, 600 ml / person, Private transportation, Chips, Cookies, and Candies

Exclusions: Guide Tipping, Personal Expenses, Lunch

Reviewed By Culture798019

Our tour guide Richie was so nice,very polite, knowledgeable, good English with great attitude.I highly recommend anyone that want to have a pleasant tour in Jakarta to get in touch with the company and ask for Richie! We had a really good time, will never forget it!

5. City Tour Jakarta

Travelwings Travel
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The Best Activity to spend your time in Jakarta. Get to know history & different religious background but yet we are together building the city & country.

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Reviewed By Ustacould

If you're in Jakarta and want to spend a relaxing day outside the city, this is an excellent day trip! After being picked up in Jakarta we spent a relaxing day seeing the waterfalls and then the "little Bali" Hindu temple. Both sites were very nice, and taking the time to have tea with the Hindu priestess was an added bonus. I highly recommend the tour. The only downside and the reason for the four stars is the traffic trying to get back to Jakarta, which is not their fault but still detracts from the overall experience.

6. Volcano, Local Village, Hot Spring and Tea Plantation Tour from Jakarta

Ekaputra Tour
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Visit Tangkuban Parahu Volcano which is still active, that you can see the crater closely, smell sulfur and see a puff of smoke from the crater of Tangkuban Parahu Volcano. On the way to volcano, you will pass through a vast expanse of tea plantations and we will pass the local village with a vast expanse of rice fields around it. You can see the activities of farmers planting and plowing rice fields and even harvesting rice in the fields. Before returning to Jakarta, do not miss to relax and soaking in a hot spring whose water comes from the crater of Tangkuban Parahu Vulcano, after that try to explore Fruit Market and try fresh local fruit such as : the Mangostins & Honey Pineapples.

Inclusions: Indonesian Food, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, English Speaking Tour Guide, Volcano Admission Ticket, Hot Spring Admission Ticket, Fresh Local Fruit, Local Tea

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Reviewed By Flexnation22

This tour was great! Our family loved it, including our teenage kids. Mr. Thomas was an excellent tour guide! He spoke very good English and provided history and context at every location. There was good time at every location to see the sites and Thomas allowed us the flexibility to choose if we wanted to stay longer or continue on. Though some of the attractions were closed due to COVID-19, alternate sites were included and it was still a very good trip. The transportation was clean, had nice air conditioning, and provided bottled water. Overall, we really enjoyed it and recommend this tour to everyone!

7. Jakarta in One Day with Cable Car Ride and Batik Shop

MAM Holidays Indonesia

This 8-hour private tour, limited to 14 travelers, is all about Indonesia's archipelago and culture. This tour is perfect for those who never come to visit Indonesia! Your guide will take you to Indonesia's Miniature Park at the East part of Jakarta and find all traditional houses from all provinces and come closer with Indonesia culture. Explore Indonesia and take a glimpse into the history, people, and costumes by a private air conditioned vehicle.

Inclusions: Transport by private air conditioned vehicle, Professional English speaking your guide, Mineral water, Government taxes and service charge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses

Reviewed By nurulnisaulfa

this experience was so great we enjoyed it a lot we met inggrit, and she was friendly and told me everything about the animals, especially binturong

8. Private Tour: Half Day Jakarta Mosque and Church Tour

MAM Holidays Indonesia

Experience this half day tour Jakarta religious tour destinations. Departing Jakarta and take a brief trip to the city’s landmarks of Monas (Passing by Only) and masjid (mosque) Istiqlal, Istiqlal Mosque is the Biggest and largest in Southeast Asia. Cross to Cathedral church will share the art beauty of Cathedral church with its erotic carvings to take some photographs. Then experience a trip to Vihara Petak 9 (China Town), the Oldest China Town in Jakarta. Before finally reach the Sion Church (The Outer Portuguese Church).

Inclusions: Round Transportation by a Private Air Conditioned Vehicle, Professional English speaking Tour Guide, Mineral Water, Government Tax’s and Service Charge

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Own expenses, Any other things not mentioned in the itinerary

Reviewed By nurulnisaulfa

this experience was so great we enjoyed it a lot we met inggrit, and she was friendly and told me everything about the animals, especially binturong

9. HALFDAY Sunset in Batavia Town with FREE Souvenir & dinner at Cafe Batavia

Jakarta Private Tour

This package, you can feel diffrent style for Jakarta in the night, with situation, wheather, culture, hospitality and story from Batavia era last time. Romantic dinner at Batavia Cafe is unforgettable memories during the sun goes down in Fatahillah Square view. You will enjoy dinner sitting by the window on second floor of cafe. providing abundant light into the interior as well as a view of Fatahillah square and the colonial buildings surrounding it. The interior of Cafe Batavia is furnished with a 1930s theme. Vintage photographs of 1930s celebrities and royalty decorate the main dining hall. This package include Dinner at Cafe Batavia, International Insurance, and Fee Souvenir. You can visit : 1. China town area known as Glodok with temple. 2. Red Shop Building 3. Draw bridge is a Dutch colonial landmark 4. Sunda Kelapa harbour. 5. Fatahillah Square 6. Indonesian shadow puppets show & studio 7. Dinner at Cafe Batavia

Inclusions: Private Roundtrip transfer to Jakarta hotel area, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Cafe Batavia for Romantic Dinner, Professional Licenced English Guide & Driver, Bottled water, Travel Insurance for all passangers, FREE Souvenir Gift for customer

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Tipping for Guide & Driver, Have Additional for Pickup & Drop off at Outside Jakarta area

Reviewed By Kojokeelson

It was a really gud tour. Our guide and driver were humble, punctual, respectful, knowledgable and overall soo gud. It's was an eye opener and we really enjoyed our time in Jakarta

10. Bogor Amazing Tour

Jakarta, Jakarta, Java Tourtravelpedia

• Bogor Botanical Garden • Angel Curug • lunch • Deer breeding • Shopping • back to the hotel

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Reviewed By Edritanjung

It's a nice place to swim or sailing by traditional boat, beside small restaurants with many kinds of food around the beach

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